Intel Core i7-8706G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-8706G and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-8706G 4 core processor released in Q1/2018 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2016. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 8000G (5) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) |
8 | Generation | 3 |
Kaby Lake G Refresh | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-8706G is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz (4.10 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 clocks with 2.20 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.20 GHz |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 546 |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
0.93 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.01 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.65 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
6 | Max. displays | 0 |
20 | Compute units | -- |
1280 | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 11 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-8706G, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 7.5 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 7.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-8706G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-8706G has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 2270 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL @ 1.01 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-8706G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
Unknown | Unknown |